So for the last 4 days, I have been taking a walk/jog around my
neighborhood and I never knew how much I would love it but I really loved it. I
am actually kind of surprised since I usually work out in my basement in the
mornings around 5:30a.m. I am an early riser and love to work out in the
mornings since it is really the only time I get to work out and it gives me so
much more energy throughout the day.
Not sure what came over me the last few days but I wanted to go
out and workout. I never feel that way and it is hard for me to work out once
the day gets started and the kids wake up. So if I don’t work out at 5:30a.m.,
I usually don’t do it later.
I have actually never worked out outside and always thought that I
would hate it or that it is too cold. To my surprise, I actually loved it.
Since I was home, I could make the time to go out later in the morning. Now I
am wondering how I can make the time to go out at 5:30am since it will be dark
and cold and I will be by myself so I am a little concerned. But I am going to
try.
I have also noticed that I have slept so well the last few days. I
love feeling the cold air in my face and just witnessing the morning sunrise
and the start of a new day. My eyes automatically go to the sky and the trees
and the birds. It feels so refreshing and I truly feel so rejuvenated.
There’s something about being outside that truly connects with
something inside of me. I noticed that during the time, my mind is quiet and
all I do is just be with nature. It’s like we are one. It’s a little hard to
put it in words but I feel like one with nature, with the trees, leaves, sky,
birds and the smell of the air. There is a calmness that sweeps over me and
time just goes by. It does not even feel like I am working out and the next
thing I know, I am back home.
I get so lost in nature. I know where I am going and I usually
have my headphones on listening to good music, saying hello or good morning to
the people that I pass by. It feels so easy but the calmness that I feel is
truly amazing.
So if you have never tried to workout outside, I suggest that you
do try at least once. Even a short walk can do wonders for you. Nature is truly
amazing and we can all truly learn to connect with it.
I looked up the word nature and it described it
as “nature is derived from the Latin word natura, or
"essential qualities, innate disposition", and in ancient times,
literally meant "birth". I think it really brings out something inside of us that may be
deep down or suppressed and it can strengthen us in amazing ways. I can cry just being outside and being part of
the marvelous nature. It feels like something inside of me is born and I feel
so alive.
The experience will be of course different for everyone. You may
not feel anything that I have felt but just take a moment when you are outside
to be present with it. I am so thankful that I actually followed my instinct
and went out and now realize something that I love that I actually thought I
would not.
So I really hope that I can work out more often outside and have
the opportunity too. I need to make it work even if I can do it only on
weekends but I know that I will do it.
Peace,
Monita
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